$159 Cheap American Airlines flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Raleigh (RDU)

Scoring cheap one-way American Airlines flights from LAX to RDU from $159 on Expedia is easy — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly round-trip fares from $311 for your next exciting vacation.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the least expensive months to jet off to Raleigh with American Airlines. You could also find fantastic deals on one-way and return fares in December.

Look for cheap American Airlines flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) one to three months ahead of your day of departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare class and journey, the best day to book a domestic flight is usually Sunday and the most expensive day is typically Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

American Airlines operates direct flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU), with 4 departures every week. Just choose the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters during your search on Expedia to see all direct American Airlines flights to RDU.

The travel time for a direct American Airlines flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) takes approximately 4h 47m.

The earliest American Airlines flight from LAX to RDU departs at 9:10AM UTC-8, landing at 4:57PM UTC-5. If you want to jet off later in the day, the last American Airlines flight leaves LAX at 9:10AM UTC-8 and touches down at RDU at 4:57PM UTC-5. Flying before noon is generally a smart choice as morning flights are least likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) is the main Raleigh gateway for American Airlines flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).

Chances are you’ll be flying on a Boeing 737-800 for your American Airlines flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU). However, you may be switched to a different aircraft for operational reasons.

Depending on your ticket type, a fee may apply if you cancel or change your flight more than 24 hours after confirmation. To secure tickets with more flexibility, select our “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter when you search for flights. For more details on canceling or changing your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”